Woman gets 3 years in bogus online fundraiser for homeless veteran
Prosecutors said the campaign at the time was the largest fraud perpetrated through the crowdfunding platform.
Prosecutors said the campaign at the time was the largest fraud perpetrated through the crowdfunding platform.
Donations poured in within hours after Damar Hamlin suddenly suffered cardiac arrest after a tackle, with some donating thousands.
A GoFundMe page has been created to help the family cover costs associated with Letty's hospital stay, funeral costs as well as restaurant bills and housing expenses.
West Hollywood's iconic Troubadour club has created a GoFundMe to help pay staff members as their doors remain temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Months after former Congresswoman Katie Hill resigned from her position amid allegations of improper relationships with staff members, a GoFundMe campaign has surfaced.
Sasha Markgraf survived the attacked and spoke Wednesday evening to CBS2/KCAL9 for a story that is Only On 2 and 9.
Organizers were hoping to raise $225,000 from the event -- a 1-3 mile walk around the Rose Bowl. And you can still help.
Noah Easley told CBS2/KCAL9's Nicole Comstock he could feel his three bottom teeth go to the back of his mouth.
The first fundraiser will be held Wednesday, July 31 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Police said someone broke into a storage shed just feet from where the team practices at Bell Garden High School over the weekend and stole tens of thousands of dollars' worth of football equipment.
The accident happened three weeks ago and Stephanie Vasquez remains in the hospital recovering. "It was hard at first knowing I had a leg and now I don't," she says.
Officials said the body of 48-year-old Tanya Menchaca was found in the closet of her apartment Saturday.
David Goldstein investigates people collecting donations online through websites like GoFundMe. Where is all that money going?
David Goldstein investigates people collecting donations online through websites like GoFundMe. Where is all that money going?
John Kent left the force in June of 2016 and planned on enjoying a long and well-deserved retirement.
Steven Cruze Jr. sometimes slept underneath the pier friends said to get a head start on the commute to one of his two jobs.
John Kent retired in June 2016 after 31 years with the city of Los Angeles, 26 of which were spent with SWAT. According to the GoFundMe page set up for Kent, he was diagnosed with cancer just as he was going into retirement.
"You look at losing your leg as a bad thing, but it's made you realize how much you have in life to be grateful for," said Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy Garrett Rifkin.
Johnny Bobbitt received worldwide praise after he gave a stranded motorist in Philadelphia his last $20 so she could get gas last year.
His family said Leo Cabrera loved his two kids and the Dodgers.
So far, the page has raised nearly $4,000 of the $20,000 goal.
Rodolfo Rodriguez suffered broken ribs, a broken cheek bone and has bruises all over his body.
Michael Villalobos was rolled out in a wheelchair with his hands over his eyes in high anticipation at the Totally Kids Rehabilitation Hospital in Loma Linda. When he opened them, the fourth-grader said simply, "Oh my God!"
Phil Leavy spent two weeks in a coma.
It was a sleepless night for the family after their dog had a run-in with a rattlesnake in their backyard.
Liftoff is set for 7:30 p.m. from Vandenberg Space Force Base and will be carrying 22 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit.
Lifestyle expert Sadie Murray has all your must-have items for a warm weekend getaway.
The 3,921-pound Kasuga-style stone lantern isn't new to the stadium, it's been there since 1965. But now, it's been moved to a more prominent location so more fans can appreciate it.
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Liftoff is set for 7:30 p.m. from Vandenberg Space Force Base and will be carrying 22 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit.
The incident happened at the Wells Fargo branch in the 100 block of W. Bastanchury Road at around 5:10 p.m., according to Fullerton police.
Lifestyle expert Sadie Murray has all your must-have items for a warm weekend getaway.
The 3,921-pound Kasuga-style stone lantern isn't new to the stadium, it's been there since 1965. But now, it's been moved to a more prominent location so more fans can appreciate it.
The LA Dodgers will be facing off against the St. Louis Cardinals for Opening Day. The first pitch will be at 1:10 p.m. on Thursday, March 28.
Liftoff is set for 7:30 p.m. from Vandenberg Space Force Base and will be carrying 22 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit.
Lifestyle expert Sadie Murray has all your must-have items for a warm weekend getaway.
The 3,921-pound Kasuga-style stone lantern isn't new to the stadium, it's been there since 1965. But now, it's been moved to a more prominent location so more fans can appreciate it.
The LA Dodgers will be facing off against the St. Louis Cardinals for Opening Day. The first pitch will be at 1:10 p.m. on Thursday, March 28.
A 60-year-old woman is dead and another 39-year-old woman is in critical condition with severe burns after a house fire in Pacoima Wednesday night.
The Orange County District Attorney's office ended their weeklong manhunt for an "extremely dangerous" convict who escaped from a Santa Ana halfway house.
A California judge recommended that John Eastman, Chapman Law School's former dean, face disbarment for his alleged role in Trump's Georgia election scheme.
The print is number 187 out of 215 and is signed by Warhol.
The incident happened at the Wells Fargo branch in the 100 block of W. Bastanchury Road at around 5:10 p.m., according to Fullerton police.
John French was last seen on Thursday, when he stepped out to get something to eat while visiting Tijuana with his wife.
Adam Nemat, 17, was a beloved senior at Santiago High School who devoted his free time to giving back to others. Now, in his memory, family is hopeful that the community will perform an act of kindness.
A pair of videos appear to show a man striking a woman after someone yelled at him to slow down on a residential street.
While visitors will still have to pay for parking at each spot, general admission will be free for many places, including the handful of exhibitions along the iconic Museum Row along Miracle Mile
California's insurance commissioner unveiled a controversial new plan on Thursday that would let insurance companies use computer models to justify rate increases.
A deadly crash involving a Metrolink train in Redlands last April has turned into a lawsuit, as the family of the mother and daughter who were killed say that the commuter rail service was designed at a crossing that is inherently dangerous.
The CDC recommends that at least 95% of students have the MMR vaccine in order to lower the risk of measles outbreaks at their school, but a recent KCAL News investigation shows that hundreds of SoCal schools are well below that number.
For months, migrants have arrived in Los Angeles on controversial buses chartered from Texas. With a lack of coordination from the Lone Star state, community groups stepped in to help bring things under control and helped hundreds across Southern California.
KCAL senior reporter Ross Palombo gets an unprecedented look into the tactics the LAPD uses to stop retail theft.
A federal court ruling involving a controversial arrest within Moreno Valley Unified School District could lead to big changes in school policies nationwide.
Caltrans engineers warned the department about the possibility of fires raging under freeways if flammable materials were allowed to be stored there. However, it appears these guidelines may have been ignored.
Former billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried was convicted for orchestrating a massive financial fraud that led to downfall of crypto trading platform FTX.
CBS News analysis shows most federal traffic safety grants go to planning projects, rather than actual construction. Critics say slow progress contributes to rising deaths on America's roads.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after was struck by a cargo ship early Tuesday morning. After two days of searching for six missing people and finding the bodies of two, attention has turned to clearing the waterway.
Maryland State Police Colonel Roland Butler said divers located two men around 10 a.m. in about 25 feet of water at the middle span of the bridge.
The search for six construction workers turned to a recovery effort Tuesday night, following a collapse at Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge.
The city of Sacramento is now a transgender sanctuary city, believed to be the first in California to vote for this designation.
The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a case challenging a series of actions the FDA took in 2016 and 2021 that made the abortion pill mifepristone easier to obtain.
New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy on Sunday suspended her campaign for U.S. Senate.
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who became the first speaker in history to be ousted from his post last year, suggested that a motion to vacate the current speaker is unlikely.
For the third consecutive year, Border Patrol is on track to record two million apprehensions at the U.S. southern border.
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
When, who and how much to tip is becoming more of a question in consumers' minds.
One in four college students says they have credit card debt, according to a new survey by U.S. News and World Report. And with interest rates topping 20 percent, those students could be in debt for years. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has more on the biggest mistakes college students are making with their credit cards.
Fewer than a third of Americans have a will. Experts say that could lead to confusion and money loss when someone dies without one. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has expert tips on who needs a will and how to create one.
Choosing random numbers increases your chances of not having to split the prize money should you win.
Preventative chemotherapy, which is usually referred to as "adjuvant chemotherapy," is an early treatment that is used to reduce the chances of cancer returning.
Actress Olivia Munn's cancer diagnosis is raising awareness for women to seek additional screening for breast cancer after her traditional testing failed to show any signs.
In a new ad that nods to the 2024 Oscars, the pharmaceutical firm discourages people from using drugs like Mounjaro for cosmetic weight loss.
OTC daily birth control pills will be available online and on pharmacy and store shelves nationwide later this month.
The new recommendations apply to COVID-19 and other viruses, like flu and RSV.
Robotaxis are hitting the streets of Los Angeles.
Disney is seeking approval from local officials to expand its California theme park offerings over the next four decades.
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
Southern California Edison will pay $80 million to settle claims on behalf of the U.S. Forest Service connected to a massive wildfire that destroyed more than a thousand homes and other structures in 2017.
As he closes in on the Republican presidential nomination, former President Donald Trump made a highly unusual stop.
Though she was just a teenager when she began her sports management career, Lakers owner Jeanie Buss hasn't slowed down four decades later.
Eeli Tolvanan and Matty Beniers each had a goal and an assist, and the Seattle Kraken halted an eight-game losing streak by beating the Anaheim Ducks 4-0.
Austin Reaves had a triple-double and made a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 37.8 seconds left in the second overtime as the Los Angeles Lakers overcame the absence of LeBron James and rallied to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 128-124.
Former All-Pro cornerback Tre'Davious White is joining the Los Angeles Rams on a one-year deal.
Left-hander T.J. McFarland was acquired by the Oakland Athletics from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday for cash and was added to the 40-man roster.
Combs' homes in Los Angeles and Miami were raided by federal law enforcement officers, U.S. officials confirmed Monday.
This is Diaz's second child with husband Benji Madden.
Ex-Nickelodeon producer Dan Schneider was accused of inappropriate and abusive behavior in the docuseries, "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV."
A second man is charged in connection with the 2005 theft of ruby slippers worn by Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz".
In 1996 Nicholas Sparks' romantic novel became a bestseller. Eight years later it was adapted to a classic movie starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams. And now, the love story that was "a song, a dream, a whisper," is a Broadway musical.
Humble beginnings inspired 90-year-old “Sweet” Alice Harris to help those who can't help themselves
Ashlynn Jolicoeur is a 2-way star who hits and pitches from both sides - and we're not talkin' softball! The 13-year-old baseballer from Canada already went viral for hitting 8 home runs at an event in Cooperstown last year. Jill Painter Lopez caught up with her as she trains here in LA
Lifestyle expert Sadie Murray has all your must-have items for a warm weekend getaway.
KCAL Sports reporter Chris Hayre is at the Dodgers Stadium for Opening Day as players warm up before the game on Thursday.
Huntington Beach Mayor Gracey Van Der Mark debates Allison Lee, Pen America LA director about the community library board's function of selecting which books are appropriate or inappropriate for children.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The Academy Awards will hand out filmmaking's top honor in 23 categories during the 2024 Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, starting at 7 p.m. Eastern, 4 p.m. PDT.
Shots from the PGA's Genesis Invitational golf tournament held at the Riviera Golf Club in the Pacific Palisades.
Even a potentially historic storm bearing down on California couldn't keep the stars away from the red carpet ahead of the 66th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.
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